Etihad and Southwest Airlines Partner on Reciprocal Loyalty Program
Etihad Guest and Southwest Airlines have agreed to a loyalty partnership that will allow frequent flyers to earn and redeem rewards across both carriers' route networks starting in spring 2027.
Under the agreement, Etihad Guest members will be able to earn miles on eligible Southwest Airlines flights and use them to travel across North America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In turn, Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn and redeem points on eligible Etihad flights to international destinations such as Krabi, Zanzibar, and Hanoi.
The partnership expands international travel options for Southwest members while giving Etihad greater reach across the United States and nearby regional destinations. Travelers will be able to access the reciprocal benefits when the integration launches in spring 2027.
Key points
- Etihad Guest and Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards are launching a joint loyalty partnership in spring 2027.
- Etihad members can earn and redeem miles on Southwest flights across the US, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
- Southwest members can earn and redeem points on Etihad flights across its global network, including destinations like Krabi, Zanzibar, and Hanoi.
- The reciprocal reward benefits will take effect starting in spring 2027.
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When will the Etihad and Southwest loyalty partnership launch?
Members will be able to earn and redeem rewards across both airlines' networks starting in spring 2027.
Where can Southwest Rapid Rewards members redeem points under the partnership?
Rapid Rewards members can redeem points on eligible Etihad flights across its global network, including destinations such as Krabi, Zanzibar, and Hanoi.